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Florida Appellate Court Orders Attorney to Be Deposed
"I think it will have a broader impact, because it talks about the attorney-client privilege, and that not everything in the hands of the lawyer is automatically protected," said Kogan, the plaintiff's counsel.
The 2024 Global 200: The Year Law Firms Had to Get Smart (And Ruthless)
Despite a 10-year low for worldwide M&A activity profit per equity partner at the top firms grew by 12.4%, as they pruned their equity ranks and closed offices.
DOJ Sues Owner of Vessel that Destroyed Francis Scott Key Bridge
"There is a 53-page complaint and answer, and they detail in it the fact that they believe that they're entitled to be compensated," said one attorney.
Nonequity Tiers Are Growing, but These Big Firms Say Path to Equity Remains the Same
Leaders of Paul Weiss, McDermott and Weil explain their firm's path to partnership approach—and the benefits from it.
Questions Raised as Fla.'s Longstanding Common Law Merger Doctrine Conflicts With New Legislation
House Bill 799 was signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis and became effective on June 26, 2024. Through this legislation, codified in Section 704.09 of the Florida Statutes, the Florida Legislature created a new tool by which property owners can ensure the use of real property matches their expectations. But, will it become the subject of litigation?
Nurturing the Next Generation of Voters—National Voter Registration Day
If you have children who will be 18 by Election Day, now is a perfect time to encourage them to register to vote and spark discussions about democracy, civic duty, the significance of voting, and having their voices heard. Here are a few ideas for turning this day into a family-oriented event that instills the value of civic participation in your children, regardless of their age.
Confusion Over New SEC Cyber Rules Leading Firms to Overstate Attack Readiness
"We believe—and evidence shows—that the SEC's new rule sets a high bar that most companies and their investors cannot achieve today," the report says.
Pro Bono Legal Work: A Renewed Interest in Community Service
Lawyers, as part of the social contract between the legal profession and the community, should help people understand the laws and procedures that impact their daily lives. Attorneys should aspire to serve their communities with their legal skill in meaningful ways.
Eleventh Circuit Upholds Limits on Public Comments During City Council Meetings
"This is critical because absent those restrictions, a public hearing can devolve into chaos as anyone and everyone could use limited public hearing time either to engage irrelevant topics or behave in an inappropriate manner that distracts from the conduct of government business," said Edward Guedes, who represents the city of Homestead
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